Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012
Net income	$ 34,219	$ 22,476	$ 57,657	$ 37,535
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (benefit) provision of $0, $(195), $0 and $125, respectively	(5,328)	(2,068)	(6,661)	(142)
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax benefit of $25, $19, $51 and $38, respectively	40	29	81	59
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instrument classified as cash flow hedge, net of tax provision (benefit) of $16, ($203), $77 and ($220), respectively	28	(430)	140	(399)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(5,260)	(2,469)	(6,440)	(482)
Total comprehensive income	28,959	20,007	51,217	37,053
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	19	58	42	(4)
Comprehensive income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	$ 28,978	$ 20,065	$ 51,259	$ 37,049