JAC's purpose is to provide representation to indigent children and parents in juvenile proceedings in oregon courts; to advocate for children and parents in other forums; to educate the public and professionals about juvenile justice issues; to acknowledge and develop common interests with other agencies, organizations, institutions and individuals concerned with youth and their welfare in the community; to serve as a consortium or group of attorneys/affiliates formed for the purpose of submitting proposals to the oregon public defense services commission in response to the commission's requirements for proposals and to collectively administer the public defense case LOAD assigned by the commission.