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Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Details) | Mar. 31, 2025 Facility Bed
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Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items] |
Number of beds | Bed | 77,000
Correctional, detention and residential treatment facilities including projects under development | Facility | 98

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