The girl I mentioned in the OP is 17, her b/f is at least 19, maybe 20 -- either way, he's an adult and technically she's a minor. I asked the dad why they don't have a restraining order yet. Maybe they will by next week. I can only guess why the cops didn't arrest him when he beat her up in plain sight in front of a neighbor's house, who then called the cops. I guess if cops don't witness a crime, and the girl says everything's fine, then no reason to make an arrest.
My personal opinion is that HE is the one that should be removed from the situation, not her. Get a R.O., get a cellphone video of him kicking the crap out of her, whatever...get some evidence and have him thrown in jail. At least that's what I told her dad. Much as I hate cops, I hate assholes even more...
