Preventing child and youth exploitation
by addressing its root causes.
We equip families, schools, and communities with transformative tools to recognize harm, prevent sexual exploitation and human trafficking, and safeguard children and youth in a digital world.
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Why Prevention Matters
300 million children are sexually exploited every year.
1 in 8 youth will be sexually exploited online.
1 in 3 victims of human trafficking is a child.
Our Impact
130,000+ Children & Youth Educated
15,000+ Adults Trained & Equipped
5+ Million People Engaged
81 Countries Reached
Founded and led by Tiana Sharifi, the Center for Exploitation Education is a nonprofit that has become Canada's leading voice in preventing child and youth sexual exploitation, human trafficking, and online harm, internationally.
Every year, we reach thousands of students, parents, educators, and professionals across the country. Our programs are trusted in schools, respected by experts, and grounded in lived experience, psychology, and trauma-informed practice.