Females are underrepresented in law enforcement careers worldwide due to it traditionally being a male-dominated field. However, females bring advantages to policing such as an ability to relate to victims of crimes like domestic violence and to investigate situations in conservative cultures where males cannot interact with females. While families and cultures often discourage females from pursuing law enforcement, their representation has been increasing as attitudes change and females gain the confidence and support to enter this career path. With recruitment efforts and females serving as role models, their numbers in policing are expected to continue rising.