Dr. Sabri Sulaiman is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Anthropology and Sociology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Administration and Justice with a minor in anthropology and sociology, a Master’s in Social Intervention, and a PhD in Social Services, all from UM. His Master’s thesis examined Social Deprivation and the Social Well-being of Malaysian Children.  His doctoral research contributed to the development of a Community-Based Social Care Model to protect street-connected children. Dr Sabri has collaborated with and consulted for ministries, government agencies, and international partners. Apart from research and teaching, he's also now a consultant for the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN). His applied research and advisory roles extend to civil society and international organisations, reflecting his commitment to linking research with advocacy and policy reform. Dr Sabri’s research spans local and international contexts and focuses on advancing child, family well-being and vulnerable populations (especially elderly & persons with disabilities), social protection, social care, social development, evidence-based interventions and policies, and rights. His work centres on exploring and investigating the needs, issues, designing and evaluating innovative interventions and frameworks that strengthen prevention and protection systems, enhance community-based social care, and promote inclusive, rights-based welfare for children, families, and other vulnerable groups (especially the elderly and persons with disability) in Malaysia and globally. Dr Sabri actively engaged in research, postgraduate supervision, and consultancy in the following areas: Promoting the protection and rights of children, families, and vulnerable populations (especially: older persons, and persons with disabilities) within the broader social determinants of health, well-being, and deprivation Development and scaling of evidence-based and inclusive interventions and policies for children, families, and vulnerable populations (especially: the elderly & persons with disabilities) Evaluating legal and policy effectiveness for Children,  families and vulnerable populations (especially: the elderly & persons with disabilities) in Malaysia and globally Effects of adverse and positive childhood experiences on health, behaviour, and social outcomes Governance, justice, and cross-sector collaboration to strengthen protection and social support systems for children,  family and vulnerable populations (especially: the elderly & persons with disabilities) Inclusive education and community-based social care for children, youth, families, and persons with disabilities Development of indicators and frameworks for monitoring well-being, inequality, and policy effectiveness for children,  family and vulnerable populations (especially: the elderly & persons with disabilities) Promotion of equitable access to safe, high-quality, and multisectoral social protection and welfare services for children,  families and vulnerable populations (especially: elderly & persons with disabilities) Strengthening legislation, national action plans, and accountability mechanisms to prevent and respond to violence and deprivation Advancement of global and comparative policy for inclusion, equity, and social justice among vulnerable and marginalised populations Examining how social protection, care systems, and governance structures shape Children,  families and vulnerable populations (especially the elderly & persons with disabilities)health and well-being outcomes through evidence-based and rights-oriented approaches, which aim to inform equitable policies that advance health, well-being and social justice in local and global contexts.  He is currently leading several major research initiatives, including A Study on Risk Behaviours in At-Risk Adolescents in Malaysia and Creating Inclusive Digital Education for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia. He is also the author of forthcoming books, namely the Community-Based Social Care Model in Protecting Street-Connected Children in Malaysia. He has also published a book titled "Deprivasi Sosial Kanak-kanak Malaysia", which examines the status of social deprivation and the social well-being of Malaysian children from their own perspectives, as well as intervention and policy strategies to reduce social deprivation and enhance their overall well-being. Dr. Sabri’s work is internationally recognised. He is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Studies in the United Kingdom (ASEASUK), the Social Policy Association, the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN), the Malaysian Association of Social Workers (MASW), and the International Sociological Association (ISA). He has published widely in peer-reviewed journals, contributed to edited volumes, and presented at numerous international conferences. Dr. Sabri welcomes collaborative opportunities with scholars, practitioners, and institutions committed to advancing justice, equity, and social care systems that leave no one behind.