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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Changes in the Company's goodwill balances |  |
Beginning balance | $ 490,308 | $ 490,296
Foreign currency translation | (112) | 12
Ending balance | 490,196 | 490,308
U.S. Corrections and Detention |  |
Changes in the Company's goodwill balances |  |
Beginning balance | 170,376 | 170,376
Foreign currency translation | 0 | 0
Ending balance | 170,376 | 170,376
GEO Community Services |  |
Changes in the Company's goodwill balances |  |
Beginning balance | 319,159 | 319,159
Foreign currency translation | 0 | 0
Ending balance | 319,159 | 319,159
International Services |  |
Changes in the Company's goodwill balances |  |
Beginning balance | 773 | 761
Foreign currency translation | (112) | 12
Ending balance | $ 661 | $ 773

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