Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net income	$ 38,898	$ 34,219	$ 66,894	$ 57,657
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	628	(5,328)	1,624	(6,661)
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax benefit of $12, $25, $25 and $51, respectively	20	40	39	81
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instrument classified as cash flow hedge, net of tax provision of $3, $16, $9 and $77, respectively	(7)	28	20	140
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	641	(5,260)	1,683	(6,440)
Total comprehensive income	39,539	28,959	68,577	51,217
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	5	19	2	42
Comprehensive income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	$ 39,544	$ 28,978	$ 68,579	$ 51,259