SLARTC houses an extensive tri-lingual library (English, Hindi, and Bengali), that is heavily used by lawyers, researchers and social activist. Receiving more than 25 journals on a regular basis, the library features the most current information on socio-legal issues. 

In addition to research and case studies SLARTC publishes a large number of articles and books on a variety of issues. With a total number of publications of approximately 300, SLARTC has been identified as a source for information of the most pertinent issues facing both India and the global community. The range of issues attests to the broad areas of concentrations that SLARTC is active in.

Recently Published Works Includes

Land & Tenancy Law in West Bengal R C. Kar Women & Health Prof. Suryakanthi Gandhigram Rural University Common People and the Judiciary Prof. Amalesh Kr. Mitra, M.A., LL.M, Bar-At-Law Director, Indian Law Institute, West Bengal Taxation and Voluntary Organizations Amitav Kothari, M.A., LL.B, FCA Laws Relating to Protest Shri Sudhir Kumar Bose, M.A., LL.B Participatory Justice Prof. Hussain Guwahati Law College Child Abuse and Neglect Dr. Ratna Verma Dept. of Social Work, University of Delhi Tribal Children: An appraisal in Social and Cultural Content Dr. M. Bhattacharya Dept. of Anthropology, Calcutta University Constitutional Provisions and Legal Protection For the Girl Child Manabendra Nath Mandal Executive Director, Socio Legal Aid Research & Training Centre

The media is an instrumental part of bringing the most pressing and horrific issues of our times to light. Through accurate reporting, not only the public, but policy makers, activist and others are kept abreast of the continuing legal and social struggle for human rights. 

Along with its independent research projects and publications, SLARTC also produces The NewsFile, a compilation of news reports on sex trade issues from around India and the world. The NewsFile provides a consolidated source for activist, researcher, lawyers or anyone who needs to stay abreast of current developments.

Sample Press Clippings

Marriages with securitymen rampant Read article   City girl ‘sold’ Read article   Mute girl raped in prison van Read article   Rights panel rap on child rape Read article   Raped bride in justice fight Read article   Vicious circle of rape, flesh trade and obscene cinema Read article   6,000 Thai women rescued from abroad Read article   Women’s groups oppose legalised sex work Read article   Child-trading racket broken in Bhopal Read article   Maulvi arrested Read article