One. Introduction to Essentials of Forensic Assessment -- Two. Essentials of Child Custody Evaluations -- Three. Essentials of Personal Injury Assessment -- Four. Essentials of Malingering Assessment -- Five. Essentials of Competency to Stand Trial Assessment -- Six. Essentials of Civil Commitment Assessment -- Seven. Essentials of Juvenile Assessment -- Eight. Essentials of Substance Abuse Assessment -- Nine. Essentials of Abuse Issues Assessment