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as Cara Raleigh: Received high praise for a wordless performance where she communicated entirely through her eyes.

is a highly emotional and controversial episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit that originally aired on March 24, 2010 . It is widely remembered for its powerful guest performances and its harrowing portrayal of the intersection between disability and abuse. Plot Summary [S11E17] Disabled

: Suspicion initially falls on Cara’s primary caregivers: her bitter sister Janice (Jill Scott) and her nephew Damien (Quinton Aaron). Video evidence reveals Janice has been physically abusing Cara, including hitting her with a sock filled with soap—a scene often cited by fans as one of the show's most upsetting moments. as Cara Raleigh: Received high praise for a

: Cara eventually communicates through blinking that her caregiver was not the rapist. The detectives discover that a bus driver (Ralph Byers) used his position of trust to assault her. Plot Summary : Suspicion initially falls on Cara’s

: Cara is moved to a nursing home and initially becomes unwilling to cooperate with the prosecution. Detective Olivia Benson eventually persuades her to testify, leading to a trial with temporary ADA Garrett Blaine (Teddy Sears). Cast and Key Guest Stars

: Some fans criticize Detective Benson's approach, arguing she "guilt-tripped" the victim into testifying despite Cara's clear trauma and desire for peace.

: It is frequently listed in community discussions as an episode that "hits hard" or makes viewers "angry" due to the double victimization Cara faces from both a predator and her own family.