Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Net income	$ 28,756	$ 27,996
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(1,681)	1,000
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax (provision) benefit of $21 and ($12), respectively	40	19
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instrument classified as cash flow hedge, net of tax (provision) benefit of $718 and ($12), respectively	(4,080)	27
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(5,721)	1,046
Total comprehensive income	23,035	29,042
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	37	(2)
Comprehensive income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	$ 23,072	$ 29,040