Business Segments and Geographic Information (Details Textual) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Facility
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Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
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Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||
Number of reportable business segments | segment | 4 | ||
Number of managed correctional facilities in Australia | Facility | 4 | ||
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates, net of income tax provision | $ 6,925 | $ 5,533 | $ 5,823 |
SACS | |||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates, net of income tax provision | 4,300 | 4,700 | 5,100 |
Investment in Joint Ventures | 11,800 | 9,000 | |
Dividend distributions received | 1,600 | 3,200 | |
GEO Amey | |||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates, net of income tax provision | 2,600 | 800 | $ 700 |
Advances to Affiliate | $ 1,300 | $ (1,200) |