HISTORY
ASWIS History
Established in 2015, the Alliance of Social Workers in Sports raises awareness of the ways in which social work practice can partner with and contribute to all levels and all segments of sports. ASWIS promotes a social worker in sports perspective that is grounded in social and economic justice, strength-based approaches, and person-in-environment frameworks. ASWIS encourages the full range of social work practice in sports, from case management and clinical services through advocacy and policy practice for every level and segment of sports.
ASWIS finalized its incorporation in June 2016 and become an official 501(c)(3) in March of 2017.
EIN Number: 81-3890412
ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
The Alliance of Social Workers in Sports is committed to hosting an annual conference/symposium on the integration of social work in sports. The annual conference provides a peer-reviewed format for disseminating research, practice knowledge, and advocacy for the sport social work movement. The conference also serves as an excellent networking opportunity for those interested in the health and well-being of youth, college, and professional athletes.