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Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 Facility Bed
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of beds | Bed	80,000
Correctional, detention and residential treatment facilities including projects under development | Facility	99
Taxable income to its stockholders equity	90.00%

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