Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Cash Flow from Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 66,894	$ 57,657
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(6)	(30)
Net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	66,888	57,627
Adjustments to reconcile net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. to net cash provided by operating activities:
Stock-based compensation	4,533	3,345
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	5,527
Depreciation and amortization expense	47,890	46,592
Amortization of debt issuance costs, discount and/or premium	2,399	3,015
Dividends received from unconsolidated joint venture	479	0
Provision for doubtful accounts	666	158
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of tax	(2,658)	(2,246)
Income tax benefit related to equity compensation	(1,351)	(1,308)
Release of reserve for uncertain tax positions	0	(6,356)
Loss on sale/disposal of property and equipment	423	603
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Changes in accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other assets	(21)	9,541
Changes in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	12,896	(15,184)
Net cash provided by operating activities	132,144	101,314
Cash Flow from Investing Activities:
Acquisition of Protocol, cash consideration	(13,000)	0
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	514	51
Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale	0	1,968
Net working capital adjustment from RTS divestiture	0	(996)
Change in restricted cash and investments	(8,936)	(5,910)
Capital expenditures	(41,122)	(89,921)
Net cash used in investing activities	(62,544)	(94,808)
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt	9,000	785,000
Payments on long-term debt	(17,179)	(697,748)
Taxes paid related to net share settlements of equity awards	(1,416)	0
Proceeds from reissuance of treasury stock in connection with ESPP	185	155
Debt issuance costs	0	(17,017)
Income tax benefit related to equity compensation	1,351	1,308
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	5,531	4,082
Cash dividends paid	(82,656)	(71,527)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(85,184)	4,253
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	819	(4,003)
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(14,765)	6,756
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period	52,125	31,755
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period	37,360	38,511
Non-cash Investing and Financing activities:
Capital expenditures in accounts payable and accrued expenses	$ 8,562	$ 2,739