Social Impact Journal

Policy Implementation of Sending Problematic Students to Military Barracks: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective Analysis in West Java

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The handling of problematic students in schools has become an important issue in the world of education, especially when the policies taken cause controversy. One policy that has attracted a lot of public attention is sending troubled students to military barracks as a form of character building and discipline. This policy has sparked debate in the community because it involves approaches, educational values, and long-term impacts on the psychological development of students. This research also aims to analyze the implementation of the policy from various perspectives, including local government, school, parents, students and psychology education experts. The method used is qualitative with a case study approach. Data were collected through documentation studies and secondary interview analysis. The results showed that the policy of sending troubled students to military barracks reaped pros and cons, although it received support from several parties because it was considered to form discipline and character, many parties considered the militaristic approach was not in accordance with the principles of humanistic education and had the potential to cause psychological impacts and violations of human rights. This research concludes that in an effort to foster troubled students, the approach should pay attention to the balance between discipline and empathy, and prioritize pedagogical principles and the protection of children's rights. Therefore, a more participatory, evidence-based policy formulation is needed and involves the active role of all parties to create a fair and effective education system in dealing with deviant behavior in the school environment.

Keywords: Education policy, Problem students, Military barracks, Multi-stakeholder perspective, West Java.

Implementation of Non-Cash Food Assistance Policy in Karangmulya Village, Kadungora Sub-District, Garut District

Puji Lestari — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The implementation of the Non-Cash Food Assistance Program (BPNT) in Karangmulya Village, Kadungora District, Garut Regency, still faces several challenges that hinder its overall effectiveness. One major problem is the lack of coordination between implementing officers and Beneficiary Families (KPM), which leads to an increase in the number of recipients each year without proper verification. Furthermore, some officers do not fully understand their responsibilities in managing the program, resulting in frequent errors in targeting assistance. This study aims to analyze how BPNT is implemented at the village level. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with George C. Edward III's implementation theory (in Subarsono, 2011: 90–92) as its analytical tool, focusing on four indicators: communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. Data were collected through observation, interviews with relevant stakeholders, and documentation. The findings indicate that implementation in Karangmulya Village is not optimal and remains inconsistent with the established policy objectives. Many residents still do not know how to access or benefit from this program. Therefore, systematic and widespread community outreach is urgently needed. Through consistent outreach and interagency coordination, the village government can gradually improve program understanding, targeting accuracy, and overall service delivery.

Evaluation of Public Policy on Street Children (Case Study of the Bandung City Social Services Agency)

Resa Rosialani, Muhammad Ridwan Caesar, Edi Iskandar, Iin Endah Setyawati — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to evaluate the public policy on street children enforcement implemented by the Social Services Department of Bandung City. The issue of street children in Bandung City is a complex social phenomenon that requires serious attention from the Social Services Department. Despite various enforcement efforts, the number of street children remains fluctuating from year to year. The study also identifies the challenges and efforts made in its implementation. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, direct observation, and documentation, using the Miles and Huberman data analysis model, which includes data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Informants in the study were purposively selected from the Social Services Agency, Satpol PP, and street children as the target group of the policy. Policy evaluation was conducted based on six indicators from William N. Dunn (Dailati, 2018), namely effectiveness, efficiency, adequacy, equity, responsiveness, and accuracy. The results of the study indicate that policy evaluation is not yet fully optimal across all indicators. The obstacles faced include budget constraints, inadequate facilities, lack of coordination between institutions, and minimal involvement of street children's families. Efforts that have been made include outreach, guidance, and cross-sectoral cooperation, but these have not been able to resolve the root of the problem comprehensively. Therefore, a more integrative, sustainable, and child-friendly policy strategy is needed.

Implementation of the Online Administrative Services Application for Population Management (Pasti Oke) in Garut Regency

Ucep Bayu Bastian — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This study employs a qualitative research method to examine the implementation of the PASTI OKE application at the Population and Civil Registration Office of Garut Regency. The objective of this research is to understand how the PASTI OKE application is implemented at the Population and Civil Registration Office of Garut Regency. This study is motivated by the fact that the majority of the public are unaware that population administration services are now available online. The techniques used to collect data in this study include interviews, documentation, and observation. The data analysis process involves steps such as reducing data, presenting data, and finally drawing conclusions. The number of research informants is three people. The results of the study indicate that one of the factors hindering the implementation of the PASTI OKE application is the community, particularly the elderly and residents with limited access to digital technology. To address this, the Population and Civil Registration Office has assigned two staff members to each sub-district to socialize and assist the community in using population services through the PASTI OKE application.

Evaluation of the Presidential System of Government in Indonesia from a Theoretical and Practical Perspective

Herdi Triana, Miswan — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The system of government is the fundamental structure in state administration that determines the direction of power management, the relationship between state institutions, and the form of interaction between the government and the people. Constitutionally, Indonesia adheres to a presidential system of government as stated in the 1945 Constitution. However, in practice, this system has undergone adjustments and influences from the parliamentary system, resulting in a unique and distinctive model of governance. This study aims to analyze the characteristics of the presidential system in Indonesia, evaluate its strengths and weaknesses, and examine the dynamics of transformation and adaptation of the system within the socio-political context of Indonesia. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach based on literature review by analyzing academic literature, scientific journals, constitutional documents, as well as historical and legislative studies. The findings indicate that Indonesia’s presidential system offers strengths such as executive stability, strong legitimacy from voters, policy consistency, and clear separation of powers. However, it also has weaknesses including the potential for power concentration, difficulty in leadership transition, deadlocks between the executive and legislative branches, and lack of flexibility during crises. In practice, Indonesia's presidential system has undergone hybridization through the adoption of parliamentary elements, especially in the legislative oversight mechanisms over the president. Therefore, the presidential system in Indonesia cannot be understood as a rigid model, but rather as an evolving and adaptive system that aligns with the needs of democracy and national political realities. This study recommends the strengthening of checks and balances mechanisms as well as institutional reforms to ensure a more effective, democratic, and accountable system of governance.