How ‘SVU’ Inspired Her to Pursue Her True Calling

Stephanie March’s character Alexandra “Alex” Cabot on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” was well-loved by fans during her time on the show. She had a main role in seasons two through five and season 11, with recurring appearances in seasons six, 10, 13, and 19. In the season 11 finale, she decides to leave her job in New York City to help women and girls who are victims of sexual exploitation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

March was inspired by her character’s storyline to get involved with the Panzi Foundation, an organization that supports survivors of sexual violence in the DRC. She felt passionate about advocating for women and girls who have experienced sexual violence and the impact it has on their lives.

Although March no longer appears on “SVU,” the show made history earlier this year by becoming the longest-running live-action series on television with its 25th season premiere in January.

/Digital Sauce

• Stephanie March’s ADA Alexandra "Alex" Cabot was a fan-favorite character on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
• Cabot had a main role in seasons two through five and 11, returning in recurring roles in seasons six, 10, 13, and 19
• In the season 11 finale, Cabot decides to leave her job in New York City to help women and girls in the DRC who are being sexually exploited
• March serves on the board of the Panzi Foundation, an organization that helps survivors of sexual violence in the DRC
• March felt passionate about advocating for women and girls who are survivors of sexual violence
• March joked about the show having some sort of future-telling or time-traveling device
• March found the subject matter of SVU disturbing and compelling
• SVU became the longest-running live-action series in television history with its 25th season premiering in January