Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) recently

received a visit from a cherished friend on

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Amanda

Rollins, played by Kelli Giddish.

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Ever since Rollins left the SVU to become a criminology professor in Season 24, something has seemed off about her. Sure, the SVU alum is a great teacher and loves having more time with her kids, but Rollins needs adrenaline in her life. Any time a former colleague has called upon her for help on a case, Rollins comes alive, expertly dishing advice based on years on the force. Rollins’ apathy in the classroom and excitement for the thrill of the case has led Benson to question her decision to resign from the squad.

RELATED: What Happened to Amanda Rollins on Law & Order: SVU?

It all came to a head in Season 25, Episode 11 (“Prima Nocta”), when Rollins found herself working with her SVU family again. Read on, below, to get the details on Rollins’ recent return to Law & Order: SVU.

Rollins resigned from Fordham University