SVU fans, can you explain the psychology behind this?

[Sunnybear]

Doesn't rape occur often in prisons? Why would a cop go undercover to stop a prison guard who rapes? What is the psychology behind going undercover, surrendering one's authority as a cop, to stop a prison rapist? Can't stop all prison rape so what's the use? Reason I'm asking: the new episode (April 15 "Undercover") looks *really* intense! http://www.nbc.com/Law_&_Order:_Special_Victims_Unit/video/#mea=239530

[Furmat]

It makes busting them more fun lol
I don't know but this is my favorite show!
I can't wait for the new episode!

[Barry DaLive]

That's TV bullshit! Cops don't go undercover in prisons. I think I saw that on Walker Texas ranger once if that tells you anything. Prison guard raping inmates that's some more B.S..

[hey there girl!]

I believe it's because the prison in question is a womens' prison and therefore, any sex forced against them by a guard is a sex crime and under the jurisdiction of the SVU.

But knowing the show, somebody will find a body of a dead guard and then they'll uncover the horrors or something..

[Meredith44]

I haven't seen anything about the episode, but in my opinion, there is a reason for a cop to go undercover in this instance. There is a difference between prisoners raping each other and a prison guard doing it. The guard is in a position of authority and thus has more responsibility. Theoretically prisoners are of equal status, so it would be harder to get away from a guard rapist than a fellow prisoner rapist.

Just my $.02.

[ninja warrior]

i just saw the advert myself, for this myself and it looks really good. i can't wait to see this. it's one of my favorite show. and i'm glad that it back on.