We believe every child deserves to grow up free from exploitation online and offline

Our Vision

A world where human dignity is recognized, protected, and upheld. A world where every child grows up in a culture that meets their needs, protects their dignity, and empowers them to thrive - both online and offline.

Our Mission

We believe that changing culture begins with education, and that by protecting and empowering the next generation, we build a society where no one is taken advantage of. Our mission is to provide every individual the awareness, language, and tools they need to have their needs met, recognize their worth, and create safer communities.

We aim to tackle not just the symptoms but the very root of human trafficking and exploitation.

The Center for Exploitation Education

A leading, expert-led organization dedicated to preventing all forms of child and youth sexual exploitation, both online and in person.
We address prevention by fostering a culture of consent both in person and online, challenging harmful societal norms, and equipping children and youth to navigate the unique risks of digital spaces. Our light-hearted yet transformative approach aims to eliminate the vulnerabilities and psychology that lead to both victimization and perpetration- grounded in the belief that every human being is worth far more than a price tag.

Our Story

The Center for Exploitation Education was founded by Tiana Sharifi, a Canadian educator, anti-sexual exploitation and human trafficking expert, and mother.

Tiana recognized that exploitation doesn’t begin with a crime. It begins with the normalization of objectification, with the way society ties self-worth to appearance, and with a widespread lack of understanding around consent, power, and boundaries. These cultural messages, especially in digital spaces, were shaping young people’s lives long before any “red flag” appeared.

After delivering hundreds of school presentations across the country, and reprocessing her own experiences through this work, Tiana saw the urgent need for tools that were trauma-informed, effective, and actually resonated with youth and families.

In 2019, Tiana founded Sexual Exploitation Education (SEE) to create and provide prevention education in schools and community spaces that prioritized consent, boundaries, self-worth, and digital safety. 

As the organization’s reach expanded, so did its mission. 

By 2023, SEE had evolved into Exploitation Education Institute (ExEd), with SEE remaining as the name of its educational programming. The rebrand reflected a broader commitment: to not only prevent sexual exploitation, but to address all forms of exploitation, including those rooted in gender inequality, toxic masculinity, online grooming, and digital coercion.

Finally, in 2025, we made the decision to become the Center for Exploitation Education.

At the heart of our work is a dedication to prevention with depth. This means moving beyond surface-level messaging and equipping youth with the tools, language, and critical thinking they need to navigate a world that too often devalues their worth. It also means empowering adults- parents, educators, service providers, and decision-makers- with strategies that are actionable, emotionally informed, and culturally relevant.

For Tiana, the work remains deeply personal. As a mother, she dreams of a world where her daughter and other children grow up free from objectification, where girls never have to choose between safety and dignity, and where boys are raised to value empathy, compassion, and emotional strength as markers of leadership.

This vision is what fuels our work every day, and it’s what ensures that the Center for Exploitation Education remains more than just an organization- it is a mission, a movement, and a promise to the next generation.

Recognition and Reach

  • Over 100,000 students educated through school presentations.

  • 3,000+ professionals and community members trained.

  • Implemented in 200+ schools.

  • Partnerships, consulting, and collaboration with Indigenous organizations, research institutes, and NGO’s. Projects reaching over 80 countries.