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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands
6 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jul. 03, 2011
Jul. 03, 2011
U.S. Detention & Corrections [Member]
Jan. 02, 2011
U.S. Detention & Corrections [Member]
Jul. 03, 2011
International services [Member]
Jul. 03, 2011
GEO Care [Member]
Changes in the Company's goodwill balances          
Balance as of January 2, 2011 $ 244,009 [1] $ 175,990 $ 175,990 $ 762 $ 67,257
Acquisitions 282,915       282,915
Goodwill Translation Adjustment 40     40  
Balance as of July 3, 2011 $ 526,964 $ 175,990 $ 175,990 $ 802 $ 350,172
[1] Derived from audited financial statements.