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
POSITION STATEMENTS
Alliance of Social Workers in Sports (ASWIS) Position Statements (SAMPLES)
Athletes are NOT 'CUE'
Presidential Address - Race Relations
ASWIS Response to COVID-19
Position Statement to the National Football League Players (Athlete Advocacy - Thank You)
Position Statement to the National Football League and their Ownership (Athlete Advocacy)
Position Statement to Denver Media Outlets (Abusive Coaching - Youth Sports)
Position Statement to USA Hockey (Equal Pay)
Position Statement to NCAA (Financial Exploitation)
Position Statement to Commission on College Basketball (Financial Exploitation)
Position Statement to USA Gymnastics (Response to Larry Nassar)
Statement of Solidarity with the AAPI Community