When a sexual assault victim struggles to prove her case in court amid questions of consent and intoxication, Benson pursues a controversial strategy to make sure her voice is heard. A chance meeting with a jury consultant leads Benson down a path that threatens her longtime partnership with Carisi.

Curry answers a family's call for help when their son disappears from a carnival. The search uncovers a chilling connection to an old abduction and a tragic chain of events. Benson must balance justice with compassion when the case takes a turn.

As SVU races to dismantle a dark web network exploiting young children, a conflict with federal investigators threatens the case. Bruno's determination to protect the victims pushes him to a breaking point.

When a clairvoyant's account of a nighttime assault raises more questions than answers, Curry must put her skepticism aside to uncover the truth. The squad's investigation reveals a long-buried secret that has haunted one family for generations.

When a wedding guest is assaulted at the reception, Benson and the squad uncover a secret that changes the course of the investigation. Carisi's pursuit of justice becomes increasingly complicated when key witnesses refuse to cooperate.

When questions arise about a conviction from one of Benson's earliest cases, she reunites with Stabler to uncover the truth. As the squad follows new leads, the pair must confront the consequences of the choices they made as young detectives.