Ep 16. Dare

In Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 19 episode 16, titled Dare, the SVU team investigates a case of rape, assault and bullying involving high school students. When a popular girl in a prestigious private high school is found unconscious in a park during a school night-out, the team was called in to investigate. Upon investigation, Benson and Rollins realize that the supposed victim was intoxicated and that someone had taken advantage of her. The victim had been part of a group that took part in a popular online dare game where players are required to perform dangerous actions for social media attention.

As the investigation progresses, Benson and Rollins interview several students who took part in the dare game including the victim. It becomes apparent that the victim had been bullied and coerced into drinking heavily as part of the game. The SVU team discovers that alcohol was given to her as part of a setup orchestrated by the students on social media to assault her. They also find several other videos on social media showing young girls taking part in the game, albeit with different challenges.

Benson and the team continue their investigation to uncover the truth behind the shocking incident, while also addressing the potential widespread harm that similar social media activities would create. The SVU team is faced with the challenging task of discovering who was behind the dangerous social media game and bringing them to justice. As they dig deeper, they begin to uncover a larger network of students who have been victimized by the game.

Throughout this episode of SVU, the audience can witness the dangers of relying on social media for validation and attention. The team uncovers the power of influence and the lengths to which some people will go to gain likes on social media. It also highlights the fact that these dangers and the impact of social media transcend gender and age lines.

The season 19 episode 16 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit brings to light the realities of high school challenges and the harm that can arise from blindly following trends on social media. It serves as a reminder to parents, educators, and students that they must pay close attention to young adults and teenagers' behaviors and the activities they are engaged in on social media.

In the end, the SVU team delivers justice and hope to the victims of the dangerous online game and teach the students involved in the case a lesson about the consequences of their actions. With great cast performances, innovative writing, and intriguing plot lines, this Law & Order: Special Victims Unit episode is one of the most intense installments of the series. It takes viewers on a journey that ignites their emotions while also promoting reflection on the power of the internet and social media in the modern world.