Yes, absolutely. Being stamped with a criminal record has long-lasting, lifelong effects on a person. It can hinder their ability to be gainfully employed, to get housing, to move on with their lives in some meaningful way, and so if there are mechanisms to divert people away from a criminal offence or a criminal conviction and a criminal record, it is of course a welcomed option.
On April 26th, 2022. See this statement in context.