"law & Order: Special Victims Unit" Conversion(... Now

The detectives identify Lucas Hull, a male member of the church group, as the perpetrator. He admits to the act but claims it was "curative intercourse"—a misguided attempt ordered by his Reverend to "save her soul" from homosexuality.

ADA Rafael Barba (Raúl Esparza) faces the challenge of arguing that the First Amendment (freedom of religion) does not grant anyone the right to break the law or commit sexual assault. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" Conversion(...

Lucas is ultimately sentenced to four years in prison for the rape. In a final twist, Ann visits him in prison to offer her forgiveness. Guest Cast Key guest stars for this episode include: Casey Cott as Lucas Hull (the perpetrator). Jessie Carter as Ann Davenport (the victim). Kip Pardue as Reverend Gary Langham (the church leader). Michael Kostroff as Attorney Evan Braun. Sarah Nicole Deaver as Lydia Banks (Ann's friend). Thematic Analysis The detectives identify Lucas Hull, a male member

The episode brings this cringe-worthy and disturbing real-world concept to light, with Detective Rollins explicitly stating, "You can rape the gay out of someone," to emphasize the severity of the belief system. Lucas is ultimately sentenced to four years in

Critics noted the episode's "heavy-handed" portrayal of radical religious beliefs used to justify violence. It highlights how individuals can be manipulated into believing they are "saving souls" through horrific acts.

A young woman named Ann Davenport, visiting New York with her church group, is raped at her hotel. Her friend Lydia finds her and reports the assault.

The ending, where the victim forgives her attacker, provides a complex look at how different survivors process trauma and the role faith plays in that recovery. Watch "Conversion" You can watch this episode on several platforms, including: Full cast & crew - Special Victims Unit - IMDb