Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Apr. 01, 2012
Net income	$ 23,438	$ 15,059
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax benefit of $0, and $320, respectively	(1,332)	1,926
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax benefit of $25 and $19, respectively	40	30
Unrealized gain on derivative instrument classified as cash flow hedge, net of tax benefit of $62 and $17, respectively	112	31
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(1,180)	1,987
Total comprehensive income	22,258	17,046
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	23	(62)
Comprehensive income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	$ 22,281	$ 16,984