Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net income	$ 38,965	$ 29,909	$ 105,859	$ 87,566
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(3,125)	611	(1,501)	(6,050)
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax benefit of $12, $25, $37 and $76, respectively	19	40	58	121
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instrument classified as cash flow hedge, net of tax (provision) benefit of ($2,139), ($2), ($2,148) and $75, respectively	(4,877)	(3)	(4,858)	138
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(7,983)	648	(6,301)	(5,791)
Total comprehensive income	30,982	30,557	99,558	81,775
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	49	(4)	51	38
Comprehensive income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	$ 31,031	$ 30,553	$ 99,609	$ 81,813