Olivia Benson quotes from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Benson

There's no florist-client privilege.

Benson

Bastard likes to hunt? Let's see how he likes being in the crosshairs.

Benson

SVU: it's the only unit where the victim's word isn't good enough. You have to prove that a crime was committed.

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You're not goin' anywhere, Louis. It's over. Wanna know why? Because we've got witnesses putting you at all of those crime scenes. Nobody likes a chomo, Louis, especially not in state prison.

Benson

[to a support group of sexual abuse survivors] Gentlemen, if I may? I've been doing this for a long time, and I understand the shame and the stigma. But keeping the abuse secret... doesn't make it go away.

Benson

If anyone here has been sexually assaulted, or know anyone that has, it's never too late to come forward. Denying the pain doesn't make it go away.

Benson

My old partner, he'd know what to do. He wouldn't question himself after what you've done. He would kick your teeth in, break your legs, break your arms, break your back, break your face.

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You know, what I've seen is that people who have gone through unfair, horrific experiences is that they have this will. And when they get support; a chance, they cannot only survive, they can thrive.

Benson

Lewis knew that I had it in me. He goaded me into beating him, and you know what? Once I started I couldn't stop. He got me to turn into exactly what he is.

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You threatening me? I got the biggest gang in the city. You think your guys are loyal? Go ahead. Test the NYPD. I dare ya.

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You're smiling, Barba. Why is that freakin' me out?

Benson

[to Joaquin] I promise you, you better start talking, or they're gonna find you hanging in your cell. I promise you that.

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[to Noah] I have good news. The man who hurt your mommy will never hurt anyone ever again. It's over. [hugs him] I love you.

Benson

If you kill her, you die too. Is she really worth it?

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They thought this would be the case to change rape culture and it did. It set the clock back 30 years.