—-> Press charges and have him sent away — it’s not like nobody will believe her in this day and age.
Takes time. Often nothing happens.
She remains in danger.
Often her (or his, depending on which is prone to murder or mayhem) danger ratchets up with court involvement, nor can she (or he) trust the court to act wisely or even legally.
Petty gods in black robes.
I think it’s demonstrated there was ample time to pursue more long-lasting legal action over this span of time. And she could have kept her distance any number of times. Instead, she apparently baited him.
Not addressing psychological reasons why she kept going back to him, etc.