Protecting Children. Delivering Justice.
Faith
Courage
Justice
Where We've Made An Impact
Predators Exposed by County
A county-by-county breakdown of the predators identified and turned over to law enforcement across our coverage area.
GARRETT GROSS
Owner, Operation 17:2
Father · Fighter · Coach · Disciple of Christ
- Garrett Gross — Father, Fighter, Coach and Owner of Operation 17:2
A Fighter Redeemed for a Greater Cause
Garrett is the owner of Operation 17:2, an organization built to find the men who prey on children and stop them. He came to this work through his own redemption — discipled under Pastor Joby Martin, rebuilt by grace, and handed a purpose worth everything he ha
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Detect
Identify offenders through trained, supervised online decoy operations.
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Protect
Shield vulnerable children through prayer, action, and unwavering advocacy.
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Defend
Confront predators lawfully, document truth, and hand evidence to law enforcement.
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Pray
Spiritual covering for every operation, every team member, every child at risk.
We Exist to Make Disciples
Our mission extends far beyond exposing predators. Every interaction is a mission field — from sharing the Gospel with those caught in sin to discipling every member, volunteer, and leader. We believe true transformation isn't found in accountability before the law alone, but in repentance and faith in Christ.
As we grow, we are building a Christ-centered culture in every chapter — operating with biblical integrity, pursuing relentless excellence, and raising godly leaders who fulfill the Great Commission. Our legacy: disciples who make disciples, so that Christ is glorified in every nation where Operation 17:2 serves.
For the Glory of Jesus Christ.
Our mission does not end at exposing predators — we exist to make disciples. Every case, every confrontation, every conversation is a chance to point people to Christ: calling the guilty to repentance and the faithful to courage. We will not flinch and we will not stay silent until Operation 17:2 stands in every nation and Christ is glorified in all of them.
How We Fight the Darkness
Four integrated pillars — the work of justice carried out with the heart of the Gospel.
Decoy Operations & Software
Trained members and purpose-built decoy software detect and identify predators who target children online.
Partner with Police
We hand evidence to local law enforcement so offenders face justice and children are protected.
Make Disciples
We share the Gospel with those caught in sin and disciple every volunteer, member, and leader.
Equip & Multiply
We train faithful men and women and plant Christ-centered chapters that reproduce the mission.
- Mission Apparel
Wear The Mission Fund The Fight
Premium apparel designed with purpose. Every garment carries the Operation 17:2 message — and 100% of proceeds fuel child protection operations.
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- GROWTH
Built to Scale Nationally
Launch team by team, state by state
The platform is built so new local teams can be added without rebuilding anything.
“Find or start a team near me”
Supporters across the country can connect with a nearby team — or help start one.
Same standards everywhere
Consistent screening, conduct, branding, and training in every region we enter.
- Live Prayer
Prayer Calls
Twice-monthly corporate prayer covering the mission, victims, and teams in the field.
- Saturday, August 1, 2026
Monthly Prayer Call — August
- 7:00 PM CST
- Saturday, August 15, 2026
Monthly Prayer Call — Mid-August
- 7:00 PM CST
- WHY THIS MATTERS
The Darkness Is Real — and Vast
~800,000
Registered sex offenders nationwide
59,000+
Children identified as victims of sexual abuse in a single year
Every 2.5 min
A sex offense is reported in the U.S
~11%
Child maltreatment victims who suffered sexual abuse
Registered Sex Offenders Across the U.S.
Per 100,000 residents, by state — brighter means a higher concentration. No state is untouched.
Registered Sex Offenders Across the U.S.
Per 100,000 residents, by state — brighter means a higher concentration. No state is untouched.
- THE ROAD AHEAD
Join Us — From One Team to Every Nation
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Volunteer & Leader Application
Volunteer Application
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Stand With Us. Join the Fight
Prayer warriors, media documenters, online decoys, operations members, and leaders — the mission needs every role filled.
The mission doesn't advance without you
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Trusted by Our Community
Our supporters, volunteers, and community members are united by a shared commitment to protecting vulnerable children and making a lasting difference.
Get In Touch With Us
Our address:
Illinois
Email us anytime
info@operation17two.com