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The aging population will be a problem if the elderly have problems. The increasing number of problems elderly people confront may turn them into persons who need help to maintain their standard of living. Government-run institutions include the Tresna Werdha Social Service Center (BPSTW), where social workers play a crucial role in the delivery of social services. Social facilities for the elderly frequently face challenges with their residents' mobility, emotional and physical health, need for caregivers for daily activities, trouble adjusting, and lack of social interaction. Because it explains the role that social workers play in assisting the elderly, researchers are interested in studying "The Role of Social Workers in Providing Social Services to the Elderly in PSTW". The strategy used gives an objective account of the reality in the field. The descriptive "Qualitative" approach is a research methodology intended to offer a comprehensive examination of the function social workers perform in providing social support to the elderly. To understand and explain the phenomenon is its aim. This study's author focuses on the role that social workers play and the difficulties that they face in providing social services to WBS. Among the research findings gleaned from the interviews are social    

This study investigates the legal protections available for victims of domestic violence in Indonesia. It comprehensively analyses existing laws, policies, and support systems designed to safeguard victims and hold perpetrators accountable. The research highlights significant gaps in legal protections, including the inadequacy of current legislation, enforcement challenges faced by law enforcement agencies, and the societal stigma that victims often encounter. Through qualitative methods, including interviews with legal experts, social workers, and victims and a thorough review of relevant case law, the study aims to identify the barriers that prevent victims from accessing justice. Key findings reveal that while some legal frameworks are in place, they often lack effective implementation, leaving many victims vulnerable. Additionally, the research emphasizes the need for a more coordinated response among various stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community organizations, to create a supportive environment for victims. Recommendations for improving legal frameworks and support services are presented, aiming to ensure that victims receive adequate protection and have meaningful access to justice. By addressing these issues, this study contributes to the ongoing discourse on enhancing legal protections for domestic violence victims in Indonesia.

This research aims to evaluate the role of the Regional Technical Implementation Unit (UPTD) of the Griya Wanita Mandiri Social Service Centre in supporting social rehabilitation programmes for homeless women, as well as explore their future orientation in meeting the developmental and rehabilitation needs of women who are homeless. Conducted from October 2023 to June 2024, this research used qualitative methods such as interviews and observations. The results showed that the role and skills of the social service centre in facilitating the utilisation of the skills and resources of prostituted women have been running effectively. However, the motivation provided by social workers to prostitute women is still not optimal. In the role and skills of education, social workers have been able to provide physical, health, and recreational guidance training to prostituted women. Spiritual awareness provided through spiritual guidance still needs to be improved. The role and skills of representation have gone well, as evidenced by the programmes organised by the social service centre that have provided adequate understanding to prostituted women through social rehabilitation services. However, the social problem-solving by the social service centre for women who are prostitutes is not yet optimal, as evidenced by the ineffective relationship between social workers and fellow caseworkers in carrying out social rehabilitation for women who are prostitutes.

This research aims to identify the problems faced by children's study groups, especially in religious education, namely Koran recitation groups. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive approach by collecting data through interviews and observations of children's study groups. The results of the research show several main problems, including children's lack of understanding about learning religion, especially reciting the Koran, for example in reading Iqro', memorizing short surahs, and also memorizing the Al-Qur'an. As a solution, the group will act as social workers, namely as Koran teachers in order to help children or children's study groups complete religious education, especially memorizing surahs and memorizing the Al-Qur'an. This research focuses on the role of a social worker, namely as a teacher in helping children's study groups increase the effectiveness of the children's study groups.

This research aims to determine the role of social workers (Peksos) in overcoming narcotics problems in Medan Plus. Social workers act as companions, in line with that social workers are involved in the process which includes initial approach, assessment, placement in the program, and implementation of program services. The initial approach, as a first step, is directed at identifying the need for service programs that are appropriate to the client's target conditions. Social workers also play a role in obtaining support and assistance. As intermediaries in social services, social workers have a responsibility to understand the various resources, types of services, and programs available within the scope of their duties. In addition, social workers act as rehabilitation facilitators which include facilitating the process of individual, group and community change, as well as functioning as agents of change by providing the necessary time, thought and resources. Social workers also act as motivators to provide reinforcement and motivation to clients who are victims of drug coverage in Medan Plus.

Social functioning is a condition in which individuals, families, groups and communities are able to fulfill their basic needs and rights, carry out their social duties and roles, and overcome problems in their lives. However, there are still many people who cannot carry out their social functions properly. One of them is a person with mental disorders (ODGJ). Mental disorder is a psychological disorder that occurs in a person. Therefore, to improve the social functioning of ODGJ, it is necessary to implement social rehabilitation. One of them is by carrying out an activity called integrated collaborative therapy.The research objective is to find out the increaseSocial Functioning of People with Mental Disorders (ODGJ) Through Integrated Collaborative Therapy (TKT). The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. Informants in this study totaled 6 people consisting of 1 PJLP Social Worker, 1 PJLP, 1 ASN Social Worker, and 3 WBS using the techniquepurposive sampling. People with Mental Disorders (ODGJ) at the Bina Laras Harapan Sentosa 3 Social Institution receive assistance in the form of social development activities through the implementation of collaborative therapy activities integrated with reality-oriented group activity therapy. The implementation of this therapy has a considerable and positive influence on the social functioning of people with mental disorders. This can be seen from the fulfillment of 3 aspects of social functioning by the socially assisted members of PSBL HS 3. In addition, WBS cancan communicate well, be more focused, have ethics and initiative, have new skills, be adaptable, and be able to express opinions.

Social Services include activities and interactions that occur between social workers or caregivers and the elderly while they are in the orphanage. This research aims to determine the main problems in service, the form of service implemented as well as supporting and inhibiting factors. This research uses a library study method by utilizing literature materials in the form of books, journals and articles that are in line with the title or theme of the research. The results of the research show that the main problem in social services for the elderly is that it is difficult to manage the activities provided by social workers. The form of social services for the elderly after the Covid-19 pandemic implemented by Tresna Werdha nursing house Budi Mulia 3 includes physical changes and social changes for the elderly and provides four types of social services, namely food services, religious services, entertainment services and recreation services. In Religious Services, social workers use religious approaches such as reciting the newspaper, reading the newspaper, reading Surah Yasin.

The process of socializing self-reliance services for street children at PSBR Taruna Jaya 2 has several guidance activities such as social guidance which provides physical and mental guidance and skills guidance. This research was conducted at the Taruna Jaya 2 DKI Jakarta Youth Development Social Institution (PSBR Taruna Jaya 2) among street children who received skills guidance. The method used is qualitative with data collection techniques of observation, interviews and documentation. The informants interviewed were social workers, institutional managers, instructors and street children. The results of the research show that the condition of street children before receiving guidance at PSBR Taruna Jaya 2 did not have special skills to make a living, they were young men aged 18 to 30 years. They were caught in control operations by the authorities, living on the streets acting as street children (anjal), homeless people and beggars (gepeng), silver people, street singers, clown singers and punks. Education is low and some cannot read, write and count. Participated in coaching at PSBR Taruna Jaya 2 for 6 months. Implementation of skills guidance programs in the form of welding, car or motorbike repair, electronics, air conditioning and screen printing. The implementation of the program is funded by the Regional Government of DKI Jakarta and involves social workers, institutional managers, psychologists and instructors. Monitoring and evaluating training guidance with internships at collaborating companies. The independence of street children means that by terminating street children, they become aware of the law, return to their families and live in the community, some have even gotten jobs and opened their own businesses so they can cover their own needs without depending on other people.

Case management in social work is a method of providing services carried out by a professional social worker by assessing the needs of the client and the client's family appropriately. The problem of autistic children is quite serious, this can be seen from the increasing number of autistic children from year to year. In responding to existing problems, the role of social workers is needed to carry out assessments and interventions on the problems of autistic children by using a holistic approach to their social environment. Therefore, ULRS APD Sentra Mulya Jaya serves children with autism using a case management approach. This research aims to determine the stages of case management in handling autistic children at ULRS APD Sentra Mulya Jaya Jakarta and to find out the obstacles of social workers in handling autistic children at ULRS APD Sentra Mulya Jaya Jakarta. Data collection techniques in this research were observation, interviews and documentation using a qualitative approach. The results of this research show that there are several stages of case management in ULRS APD, namely engagement, assessment, planning, intervention, monitoring, evaluation, termination, and follow up (follow up). The obstacles experienced are limited human resources, especially the social worker profession and a lack of understanding of parents accompanying children with autism.    

This article discusses the role of social workers as counselors in situations of sexual abuse against minors. The discussion in this page is based on literature reviews from numerous reading sources, such as journals and books, which are used to elucidate beliefs concerning the function of social workers. This research method employs a qualitative descriptive approach, namely research that describes natural situations. This technique is intended to define the general role of social workers as counselors to victims of sexual assault against children. The surge in sexual assault against children highlights the significance of giving counseling to children who have been victims of sexual violence. Research findings reveal that social workers play an essential role in coping with challenges.

Mental health is a very important aspect of an individual's well-being, and societal understanding plays a central role in shaping attitudes and responses to mental health issues. This research applies a psychodynamic approach to deepen society's understanding of mental health. This approach involves understanding psychodynamic concepts, such as unconscious conflict, self-defense, and personality structure, to explore the root causes of mental health problems in society. A psychodynamic approach is used to discuss how unequal access to resources and education can influence society's understanding of mental health. Empowerment strategies and increasing self-awareness are also recommended to overcome internal conflicts that can affect an individual's mental health.