Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net income	$ 27,996	$ 23,438
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,000	(1,332)
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax benefit of $12 and $25, respectively	19	40
Unrealized gain on derivative instrument classified as cash flow hedge, net of tax provision of $12 and $62, respectively	27	112
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1,046	(1,180)
Total comprehensive income	29,042	22,258
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2)	23
Comprehensive income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	$ 29,040	$ 22,281