Rimer, Mary Lynne2024-08-152024-08-1519991999https://hdl.handle.net/1828/19454The purpose of the study is to provide insight into the factors contributing to significant public policy change, through the personal account of one person as well as perspectives of other key informants during a change­ filled time in British Columbia's child and youth service history. The results suggest three key factors influence changes to significant public policy: the dynamic relationships and interdependence between elected officials, bureaucrats, communities of interest, the public, and the media; political will; and policy analysis and planning. The study seems to suggest that in the current climate the media has a great deal of influence on political will. The study also suggests that executive leadership and ownership of the change process by those with direct interest in the health and well-being of children in their community are key to the successful implementation of a significant public policy change.111 pagesAvailable to the World Wide WebThesis