If both people are contributing to the problem, then it is mutual and therefore Conflict, and the intervention of the court is unreasonable. And asking for that intervention is similarly unreasonable.
so I guess in the Schulman / grad student conflict, she would consider her contribution having been uncomfortable/experiencing discomfort? therefore turning to the abuse apparatus or seeking intervention would be an overstatement and an escalation rather than an attempt to resolve conflict? still not sure I agree, if that's really how she's theorizing it