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Curriculum Vitae
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Sabri Sulaiman is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the Department of Anthropology and Sociology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya (UM). He holds a Bachelor's degree majoring in Social Administration and Justice with a minor in Anthropology and Sociology, as well as a Master of Arts in Social Intervention, both from UM. He also earned a PhD in Social Services from UM, with his research focusing on critical issues affecting vulnerable and marginalized groups. His Master's thesis provided key insights into the "Social Deprivation and Social Well-being Index of Malaysian Children," while his PhD dissertation explored the "Deficit Needs, Antisocial, and Prosocial Behaviour of Street Children in Malaysia". The main finding of his thesis is the development of a "Community-based Social Care Model" aimed at improving street-connected children's rights to basic needs and enhancing their health behaviour and social well-being.
Dr. Sabri's research focuses on the intersection of sociological theory and practical approaches to child and family protection, rights, and policy, and as well as understanding health in a social context, social well-being, advancing social rights, and fostering social justice among vulnerable children and families. He specializes in developing interventions that address societal challenges, particularly among vulnerable and marginalized children and families. Dr. Sabri investigates how social dynamics and vulnerabilities impact the health and social well-being of children and families and addresses critical issues such as violence, antisocial behavior, social deprivation, marginalization, exclusion, and inequalities that affect society, children and family life. He formulates interventions aimed at mitigating these challenges. His work primarily focuses on vulnerable and marginalized children and families including children's experiences and perceptions of various forms of violence within families and society, as well as issues related to homelessness, children with special needs, undocumented status, statelessness, crime, abuse, exploitation, and trafficking. He adopts a sociological lens to analyze these problems, advocating for systemic change through interventions and policies that address the root causes of these issues.
Dr. Sabri has published extensively in both international and local peer-reviewed journals and has contributed chapters to academic books in his areas of expertise. Beyond academia, he is actively involved in applied research, consultancy, and community service, particularly with marginalized communities. His work reflects a deep commitment to addressing societal challenges through rigorous research, practical interventions, and impactful policy development.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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CHILD AND FAMILY RIGHTS, PROTECTION AND POLICY
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SOCIAL JUSTICE, RIGHTS AND INTERVENTION
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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL CHANGEChild & Family Health, Well-being, and Behaviour
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- PhD IN SOCIAL SERVICES, (Dasar Sosial)Universiti Malaya (UM)
- MASTER OF ARTS IN SOCIAL INTERVENTION, (INTERVENSI SOSIAL)Universiti Malaya (UM)
- B.A IN SOCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND JUSTICE PASS WITH HONOURS, (ANTROPOLOGI DAN SOSIOLOGI (MINOR))Universiti Malaya (UM)
MEMBERSHIPS
- MIXED METHODS INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, MEMBER2024 to present (International)
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
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Sulaiman, Sabri; Ah, Siti Hajar Abu Bakar; Abd Wahab, Haris; Jasni, Muhd Alif; Simin, Mohamad Hafis Amat (2024). Growing up on the Street: Barriers to Educational Services Among Street Children in Malaysia, JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SERVICE RESEARCH. . doi:10.1080/01488376.2024.2348536
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Ah, S. H. A., Islam, M. R., Sulaiman, S., & Omar, N. (2021). Material Deprivation Status of Malaysian Children from Low-Income Families. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 38(2), 139-148. doi: 10.1007/s10560-020-00732-x
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Islam, M. Rezaul; Cojocaru, Stefan; Hajar, Abu Bakar Ah Siti; Abd Wahab, Haris; Sulaiman, Sabri (2014). Commune and Procedural Level Challenges and Limitations in Conducting Social Research in Malaysia: A Case of Disabled People, REVISTA DE CERCETARE SI INTERVENTIE SOCIALA. 46, 255-272
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Jasni M.A., Hassan N., Ibrahim F., Kamaluddin M.R., Sulaiman S. (2025). Exploring the Factors of Recidivism From the Perspectives of Homeless Former Prisoners, Government Agency Officers, and Volunteers, Journal of Population and Social Studies. 33, 175-197. doi:10.25133/JPSSV332025.010
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Abu Bakar Ah, S. H., Rezaul Islam, M., Sulaiman, S., & Omar, N. (2021). Material Deprivation Status of Malaysian Children from Low-Income Families. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 38(2), 139-148. doi: 10.1007/s10560-020-00732-x
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Rezaul Islam M., Cojocaru S., Sitihajar A.B.A., Wahab H.A., Sulaiman S. (2014). Commune and procedural level challenges and limitations in conducting social research in Malaysia: A case of disabled people, Revista de Cercetare si Interventie Sociala. 46, 255-272
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Hezzrin Mohd Pauzi, Najiah Mohamad Sahide, Mohd Syaiful Nizam Abu Hassan, Sabri Sulaiman, WN Jazmina W Ariffin. (2024).Provision of Physical Facilities for Adolescent Mental Health Services in Urban Areas of Malaysia. ISVS E-Journal, 11(1), 63-70
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Mohd Alif bin Jasni, Nazirah Hassan, Fauziah Ibrahim, Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, Sabri Sulaiman, (2024). “Mengapa Telefon Bimbit Sangat Penting”: Penerokaan Pandangan 30 Orang Gelandangan Bekas Banduan di Jalan Chow Kit. e-Bangi, 21(2), 255 - 269.
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Chik, A. binti, M, L. Z., Rauf, S. H. binti A., Riza, N. binti, & Sulaiman, S. bin. (2023). Registration Care Institutions of Orphan and Poor Children in Terengganu, Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13(5), 77 – 85.
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Pauzi, H. M., Husna, A., Sulaiman, S., S, T. M. Z. T., Ariffin, W. N. J. W., & Nasir, N. C. M. (2023). Attachment of Adolescents with Parents: Case Study on University Students. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13(5), 50 – 57.
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Rauf, S. H. binti A., Awang, F. binti, Chik, A. binti, Riza, N. binti, Sulaiman, S. bin, & Ayob, N. binti. (2023). Community Perception of Domestic Violence: A Pilot Study. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13(7), 1871 – 1878.
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Riza, N., Mohamad, L. @ Z., Chik, A., Rauf, S. H. A., & Sulaiman, S. (2023). Relationship Between Nutritional Care Practices and Burden of Caregivers for Bedridden Elderly. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13(5), 86 – 97.
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Sulaiman, S., Abu Bakar, N., Tun Ismail, W. N. A., Mohd Pauzi, H., & Tuan Sembok, T. M. Z. (2023). POVERTY AND WELL-BEING: THE SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING STATUS OF POOR CHILDREN IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA. PLANNING MALAYSIA, 21(30). https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v21i30.1400
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Sulaiman, S., Mohamad, L. @ Z., Rauf, S. H. A., Chik, A., Riza, N., Sembok, T. M. Z. T., & Pauzi, H. M. (2023). Measuring Social Services Deprivation of Malaysian Poor Children. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13(5), 39 – 49.
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T. S, T. M. Z., M.A, A. S., Abu Hassan Shaari, A., Awang Noh, N., & Sulaiman, S. (2023). CAPACITY BUILDING PLANNING FOR FISHERMEN COMMUNITY’S EMPOWERMENT. PLANNING MALAYSIA, 21(30). https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v21i30.1409
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Tuan, T. M. Z. T. S., Hassan, M. S. N. A., Sulaiman, S., & Pauzi, H. M. (2023). Stress and Commitment Organization: Case Study in Youth and Sports Department Penang, Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business & Social Sciences, 13(5), 98 – 105.
Books
- Sulaiman, S., & Abu Bakar Ah, S. H. (2020). Deprivasi Sosial Kanak-kanak di Malaysia (Social Deprivation of Children in Malaysia). Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur: Universiti Malaya (book).
Chapter in Books
- Sulaiman, S. (2021). Perkhidmatan Pendidikan di Malaysia: Aksesibiliti Kanak- kanak Jalanan Tanpa Dokumen Terhadap Kemudahan Pendidikan (Educational Services in Malaysia: Accessibility of Street Children without Documents to Educational Facilities). Haris, A.W., Siti, H. A. B. A., Noralina, O., Mashitah Hamidi., & Zaiton, A (Ed). Pentadbiran Sosial: Penyampaian Perkhidmatan Sosial di Malaysia (Social Services: Social Services Delivery in Malaysia) (pp.197-216). Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya.
- Sulaiman, S. (2021). The Impact of COVID-19 Crisis on Homeless Children in Malaysia. In H. Wahab, J. Chowdhury, S. Ah, & M. Mohd Saad (Eds.), Handbook of Research on the Impact of COVID-19 on Marginalized Populations and Support for the Future (pp. 122-136). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7480-5.ch009
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Antisocial and Prosocial Behaviour and Health and Social Well-being of vulnerable children and families (Human and Social Behaviour)
- Violence, Health risk behaviour, at-risk behaviour, Social Justice, Child Protection & Social Rights (Social Policy, Social Services & Welfare)
- Family and Household Wellbeing (Sociology of children and families)
RESEARCH PROJECT
National
- 2024 - 2024, Government Agency - Manage by UMCARESAkuakultur Rahmah, Dikuasakan Oleh Komuniti@unimadani Dan Universiti Malaya ( Co-Researcher)
PAPER PRESENTED
ORAL PRESENTER
- "Change and Resistance: The Future of Kalimantan Studies" International Conference on Kalimantan Studies, International Conference on Kalimantan Studies, Kalimantan Association for Advancement of Science (International) (12 Aug 2024 - 13 Aug 2024)