Beggars and Countermeasures in The City of Banda Aceh

This study aims to find out how the life of beggars in Banda Aceh and the government's efforts to overcome the problem of beggars in Banda Aceh. This study used interview in the form of questionnaire surveys and observations field as well as some data from related agencies. The results showed that the cause of these people became beggars due to several factors that occurred in their lives. The Government has made various efforts to tackle beggars through the Social Service of Banda Aceh. Efforts that have been made by the Government of Banda Aceh for the prevention of beggars are preventive efforts, coercive efforts, rehabilitation efforts, and social reintegration efforts to prevent the appearance of more beggars.