DR. SABRI BIN SULAIMAN

Dr. Sabri Sulaiman is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology, as well as an academician, researcher, and consultant 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 from the University of Malaya (UM). After he completed his Bachelor degree, he persuing Master in Social Intervention in University of Malaya (UM). His Master's thesis provided key insights into the "Social Deprivation and Social Well-being  of Malaysian Children". He also earned a PhD in Social Services from University of Malaya, while his PhD dissertation explored the "Deficit  Needs, Antisocial, and Prosocial Behaviour of Street Children in Malaysia". The main purpose of his Ph.D findings contributed a "Community-based Social Care Model" development. Dr. Sabri has collaborated and consulted for government agency such as The National Population and Family Development Board (NPFDB) or LPPKN. Dr. Sabri's areas of interest focus Child & Family Policy & Welfare, Social Care, Social Intervention, Social Policy, Social Rights, Social Justice and Social Protection. Using mixed methods, his research and primary work focuses on: 

• Understanding and addressing the complex, intersecting needs and global challenges faced by children and families especially those in vulnerable and marginalized situations including children and families affected by migration, those in conflict with the law, children trapped in the worst forms of child labour and trafficking, persons with disabilities (PWDs), the homeless, undocumented and stateless, the elderly, children and families living in poverty, as well as children and families with multiple complex needs.
• Strengthening governance, social care systems, social protection and welfare policies to drive meaningful social change and ensure equitable access to essential services especially for vulnerable and marginalised groups.
• Combating maltreatment, at-risk behaviors, crime, violence, health and education inequality faced by vulnerable children and families  through evidence-based interventions and policies that prioritize child and family well-being.
• Promoting inclusive, rights-based approaches to social justice and rights, ensuring that marginalized communities receive the care, protection, and opportunities they deserve.
• Evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of policies and intervention frameworks to foster accountability, sustainability, and continuous improvement in social care systems.
• Developing innovative, evidence-driven strategies to fortify support networks for children and families, empowering them to thrive despite adversity.
• Advocating for systemic change to safeguard the rights, justice, and well-being of vulnerable populations, tackling behavioral, social, and structural challenges with urgency and commitment.

Dr Sabri welcomes expressions of interests and collaboration on any of the following these areas.  Beyond academia, he is actively involved in applied research, collaboration and consultancy particularly with ministry, government agency, and marginalized communities. His work reflects a deep commitment to addressing societal challenges through rigorous research, practical interventions, and impactful intervention and policy development. He is currently writing a book titled "Social Care for Street Children in Malaysia", "Justice and Care for vulnerable children and family: Issues, Policy, and Intervention",  and serves as the Principal Investigator (PI) for a research grant titled "A Study on the Risk Behaviour in At-risk Adolescents in Malaysia" and "Creating Inclusive Digital Education for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia." He also a members of Association of Southeast Asian Studies in the United Kingdom (ASEASUK), Social Policy Association, International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, Malaysia Association of Social Worker (MASW), and International Sociological Association. Dr. Sabri has published extensively in both international and local peer-reviewed journals, has contributed chapters to academic books in his areas of expertise, and presenting his research output in international and local conferences.