Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net income	$ 29,909	$ 14,727	$ 87,566	$ 52,262
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (benefit) provision of $0, $364, $0 and $239, respectively	611	187	(6,050)	33
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax benefit of $25, $19, $76 and $56, respectively	40	30	121	89
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instrument classified as cash flow hedge, net of tax provision (benefit) of ($2), ($56), $75 and ($276), respectively	(3)	(102)	138	(502)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	648	115	(5,791)	(380)
Total comprehensive income	30,557	14,842	81,775	51,882
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(4)	903	38	900
Comprehensive income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	$ 30,553	$ 15,745	$ 81,813	$ 52,782