This post has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed's editorial staff. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can create a post or quiz. Try making your own!Buzz·Posted on Mar 5, 201512 Times Olivia Benson Was A Powerful Role Model"I said shut up!"by Samantha BethCommunity ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. When she spoke out against domestic violence, again and again. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. When she decided to balance her career with being a foster parent. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. When she was a great partner. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. When she absolutely owned a suspect. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. When she was wise beyond her years. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. When she knew her worth and stood up for herself. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. When she let the world know that rape is inexcusable. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. When she was the fairest and most caring cop in the world. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. When she stood up for victims. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. When she reasserted herself. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. When she went above and beyond for victims of domestic violence. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. And despite the great hardship she's faced... Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF ...she always manages to come back stronger than ever. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Benson Forever <3 Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF