HATE & MATE CRIME PROJECT

Between 2022 and 2024, The Standing Together fund, supported by Bury Council and GMCA, was managed by Bury VCFA.

Disability hate crime incidents in Bury have risen annually, with a notable increase during the pandemic. This project educated young people from community groups, primary schools, and high schools about disability and hate/mate crimes. We trained personal assistants to support their disabled employers who are victims of hate crimes and coached Tower Family Healthcare staff, including GPs, to identify signs their patients might be experiencing hate or mate crimes. Please see some feedback below.

what is a Hate Crime ?

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student voices: The impact of William’s talk

Before William’s talk, had you heard of the term “Hate Crime” or “Mate Crime”?
— no Student from Woodhey

.Could you describe in your own words: What is an example of a Hate Crime?

Being rude someone because of their gender, disability, race or religion

— Student from Woodhey

What is an example of a Mate Crime .

"Friending someone then doing crime to them or others"
— Student from Woodhey

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The Voices of Healthcare Professionals: Reflecting on the Impact of William’s Talk

Would you do anything differently after learning more about Hate and Mate Crime?

"Look and listen better"

— Receptionist from Tower Family Healthcare.

Were you familiar with the terms 'Hate Crime' and 'Mate Crime' before the presentation?

"Had never heard of mate crime before"
—Practice Paramedic from Tower Family Healthcare.

Would you do anything differently after learning more about Hate and Mate Crime?

"Be more aware look to registering all our sites as safe havens"

— GP. from Tower Family Healthcare.