First, I would like to tell you how much I like the e-journal and hope that you will continue to have this available to the public.  I am a clinical social worker and my specialty is gerontology.  Currently, I am also a candidate for a PhD in social work at Simmons College in Boston, MA.

You asked the question about splitting the journal into practice and academic/research sections. That idea might be helpful to some readers. However, if a research article is relevant to social work practice would people not read it if it were placed in the research section?  I, personally, read everything, even if it is not in my particular area.  I find there is a great crossover. Research articles should be "readable," and thus of interest to all practitioners. 

Thank you for your contributions to social work knowledge.

Sincerely,

Elise Beaulieu, MSW, LICSW

 
Steve and Jerry,

Congratulations on another successful publication of the Journal. I remember the birth of this journal.  I praise you for your willingness to make the Journal widely accessible. I found the article on dual relationships in rural practice particularly helpful.  I have directed it to my students and rural colleagues in Eastern Kentucky. We have a huge problem getting people to use mental health services in our rural areas. Their concerns usually center on confidentiality.

Doug Burnham, Professor (Retired), University of Eastern Kentucky