Business Combinations - Pro Forma (Details) - Community Education Centers - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Pro forma revenues | $ 2,300,000 | $ 2,400,000 | $ 2,100,000 |
Pro forma net income attributable to the GEO Group, Inc. | $ 160,000 | $ 143,000 | $ 127,000 |