I don't often go against the wishes of the victim's parents, but I don't want to see another child die simply for being who they are.

DA

Avery: They were giving me the look.
Sonny: What look is that?
Avery: The 'freak needs to learn a lesson' look.

I know it's no excuse, but Darius has had little exposure to transgender people.

Teacher

Darius: I just wanted to talk to Avery.
DA: Talk, or tease?
Darius: A little bit of both, I guess.

Olivia: Where the hell are the parents?
Fin: That's why we're here.

Doctor: I'd like to talk to the parents.
Olivia: Yeah, well, so would we.

Starvation, infections... she's so dehydrated her organs are shutting down.

Doctor

Manuela: What do ya mean, you got my kids? I'm their mother.
Fin: You tell yourself that?

Rollins: Mother is a piece of work.
Olivia: She's also a murderer. Keisha didn't make it.

It's a losing battle.

Fin

I'm the commissioner's right hand. I work for him. So do you.

Dodge

These cases are about perception, not reality.

SVU Chief Mike Cutter