Federal Government figures released early in October 1997 indicate that arrests of teenagers for violent crimes plunged 9.2 percent in 1996, marking the second consecutive year in which arrest rates for juveniles decreased, according to Federal Government statistics. Attorney General Reno noted that "The President's crime plan has provided more money and tougher laws." Only 30 percent of respondents to the survey, however, said that President Clinton's Federal Crime Bill has had a positive effect on reducing juvenile crime rates; one-third report it has not; and the rest were not sure. Ninety-six percent believed that juvenile crime rates can be reduced, but they are not sure that new laws are the primary answer. Some 74 percent said the best way to reduce the juvenile crime rate is to enforce the laws already on the books. Some 93 percent indicated that juvenile crime is on the increase in their jurisdictions; they were concerned particularly with the increase among the 13- to 17-year-old juveniles. Sixty-three percent of the departments polled have divisions dedicated solely to dealing with juvenile crime. Respondents offered several reasons for the rapid increase in juvenile crime rates; 92 percent said that juveniles have far less respect for laws and police today than in the past, and 74 percent believed that society in general is too accepting of violence. Respondents perceived that juveniles view violence as an acceptable and common way of dealing with conflict and frustration. Respondents suggest that juvenile crime must be addressed through a comprehensive strategy that includes involving parents and the community in teaching juveniles to respect authority and resolve their problems nonviolently. Further, the juvenile justice system must have options that hold juveniles appropriately accountable for their delinquent behavior, such that the consequences for delinquency are swift and certain.