Abuse

"Abuse"
←	SVU, Episode 2.11	→
Production number: E1415 First aired: 26 January 2001
	th of 502 produced in SVU
←	th of 502 released in SVU	→
	th of 1271 released in all
Teleplay By Dawn DeNoon & Lisa Marie Petersen Story By Dawn DeNoon, Lisa Marie Petersen & Gwendolyn M. Parker Directed By Richard Dobbs

Summary

Detectives Benson and Stabler suspect parental neglect may have led to the tragic death of the son of two famous singers.

Plot

The detectives investigate a case where musician Ricki Austin's son, Corbin was hit by a car on his 10th birthday. As the case grows further, Olivia develops a strong attachment with the younger daughter, Ashley who has a history of suspicious injuries. As Olivia attempts to investigate the cause of Ashley's injuries, Ricki files a restraining order against her, putting Olivia's job on the line.

Cast

Main cast

• Christopher Meloni as Detective Elliot Stabler
• Mariska Hargitay as Detective Olivia Benson
• Richard Belzer as Detective John Munch
• Stephanie March as A.D.A. Alexandra Cabot
• Ice-T as Detective Odafin Tutuola
• Dann Florek as Captain Donald Cragen

Recurring cast

• Tamara Tunie as M.E. Melinda Warner
• Leslie Ayvazian as Judge Susan Valdera
• Carolyn McCormick as Dr. Elizabeth Olivet
• Craig Wroe as Attorney James Woodrow

Guest cast

• Christine Andreas as Ricki Austin
• Michael Weaver as David Russo
• Babo Harrison as Connie
• Francesca Faridany as Sarah
• Hayden Panettiere as Ashley Austin Black
• Amy Bouril as Holly
• Teresa Yenque as Housekeeper
• Ryan Woodring as Dr. Mandolar
• Timur Kocak as Heavy Hitter #1
• Allen Fitzpatrick as Dr. Safford
• Bill Fairbairn as Heavy Hitter #3
• Ben Epps as Officer Grant
• Brian Cahill as Uniform Policeman
• Christopher Burns as Officer Hall
• James Weston as Edwards
• Fiddle Viracola as Mrs. Rogueford
• Carole Troll as Mrs. Laughlin
• Paul Tiesler as Corbin
• Peter Samuel as Headmaster Parsons
• Josh Prince as Heavy Hitter #2
• Michael Phelan as Seth
• LaTonya Borsay as Marianne Weston

References

Jared Black; Black Plague; Crestborne School; Laight Street Shelter

Quotes

"Who, Ashley? What happened? Is she okay?"
"No. She saw the new *NSYNC video and was sadly disappointed, as was I."

- Olivia Benson and John Munch

"Leave us alone!"
"Ricki, your daughter needs help."
"Get away before I call the police!"
"Mrs. Austin, I AM the police!"

- Ricki Austin and Olivia Benson

"There's nothing we can do. She's not abused. She's not neglected."
"She's not loved."

- Elliot Stabler and Olivia Benson

Background information and notes

• Actress Hayden Panettiere, who played Ashley Austin Black in this episode, would return to Special Victims Unit in the season six episode "Hooked" as Angela Agnelli.

Episode scene cards

1	2	3
Home of Ricki Austin And Jared Black 40 Beekman Place Monday, January 15	Apartment of David Russo 511 E. 93rd Street Monday, January 15	The Crestborne School 626 E. 83rd Street Monday, January 15

4	5	6
New York Children's Hospital 579 First Avenue Tuesday, January 16	Hi-Frequency Studios 599 W. 53rd Street Thursday, January 18	Manhattan Family Court 60 Lafayette Street Thursday, January 25

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