Compared to self-report survey data, law enforcement surveys typically ______ the true number of girls involved in gangs.

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Law enforcement surveys tend to underestimate the true number of girls involved in gangs because they often focus on gang members who are arrested or come into contact with the criminal justice system, overlooking those who do not. Girls in gangs might be less visible in criminal activities or might not be recognized as gang members by law enforcement.

Compared to Self-Report Survey Data, Law Enforcement Surveys Typically ______