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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Changes in the Company's goodwill balances |  |
Beginning balance | $ 776,359 | $ 778,951
Acquisitions (net of dispositions) |  | (2,549)
Foreign currency translation | (3) | (43)
Ending balance | 776,356 | 776,359
U.S. Secure Services |  |
Changes in the Company's goodwill balances |  |
Beginning balance | 316,366 | 317,005
Acquisitions (net of dispositions) |  | (639)
Foreign currency translation | 0 | 0
Ending balance | 316,366 | 316,366
GEO Care |  |
Changes in the Company's goodwill balances |  |
Beginning balance | 459,589 | 461,499
Acquisitions (net of dispositions) |  | (1,910)
Foreign currency translation | 0 | 0
Ending balance | 459,589 | 459,589
International Services |  |
Changes in the Company's goodwill balances |  |
Beginning balance | 404 | 447
Acquisitions (net of dispositions) |  | 0
Foreign currency translation | (3) | (43)
Ending balance | $ 401 | $ 404

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