DR. SABRI BIN SULAIMAN

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.