Right. Take domestic abuse. Usually, the cops are called and only seperate the couple for a few monutes while asking the victim if they want to press charges (knowing full well that most of them won't). Then they allow them the perp to get back to the victim. In many cases, they get a bonus collar and a murder charge to spread the wealth around.
I bet the lady that made that cake was pissed when she saw her son licking his finger!