When the squad tries to solve an assault in Central Park, they are hampered by their own blind spots and a community that is losing trust in the police.
The squad spend New Year's Eve tracking down an Amber Alert, and Carisi faces off against Counselor Rafael Barba in an emotional courtroom battle.
A teenager who was assaulted is reluctant to talk to the SVU team; Rollins spends time with her ex; Benson worries she isn't as good as she used to be.
A home invasion and kidnapping leads the SVU to a shocking discovery; Muncy tries to fit in with the squad.
When Benson becomes the target of a ruthless gang leader, Captain Duarte takes the case; Fin works with the Bronx SVU to help clear their case backlog; Lieutenant Dixon offers to translate when a deaf student is raped.