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SUPREME COURT REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA Letter of support to the PICTURE project Project proposal for the Action Grant CERV-2O24-DAPHNE on behalf of the Supreme Court of Estonia, l, Üllar Kaljumäe, hereby express strong support for the project proposal "Preventing Image-based Sexual Abuse in Cyberspace Through Understanding, Research, and Education" (PICTURE). The PICTURE project aims to combat image-based sexual abuse (IBSA) comprehensively, by advancing legislative and policy discourse; conducting unique research on IBSA's underlying factors, consequences, and responses; enhancing educational efforts; strengthening professional training; improving victim support with a user-friendly chatbot; and raising social awareness through tailored communication strategies. I believe that the goals ofthe PICTURE Consortium align closely with the mission of the Supreme Court of Estonia, particularly in the following areas: o Collaborating with academia, civil society organisations, and stakeholders to address the new and evolving phenomenon of IBSA. o Consolidating socio-legal knowledge about IBSA to inform evidence-based recommendations at the national and EU level. o Developing educational and training materials and activities to enhance understanding and response to IBSA. o Ensuring accessible support for victims through a user-friendly and anonymised chatbot. o Providing continuous support to professionals working with IBSA victims through the chatbot's capabilities. o Establishing a comprehensive support infrastructure for follow-up information, counselling, and treatment. o Raising public awareness about the nature, scale, significance, and impact of IBSA. Accordingly, I fully endorse the PICTURE project and encourage the European Commission to give due consideration to this proposal. Yours faithfully, llar Director of the Supreme Court 22.05.2024 l7 Lossi St, 50093 Tartu, ESTONIA.TeI +372 730 9002, fax +372 730 9003, e-mail: [email protected] rvrvu,. ri i gi kohns. ec'